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When should I worry about not receiving I-797C in mail? [merged threads]

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44 minutes ago, Ani_B said:

Also, I am somewhat confused, if I look on the USCIS website, I see the following. Does this not essentially say that I-797 and I-797C are the same thing, except C has information about biometrics also?

I just found it interesting that when I got the text confirming they received it, they specifically said I-797C and not just I-797.

 

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Hello! The text I received also says I-797C. But the Form I-797 I received this morning has no C on it but highlighted on the first sentence that my GC is extended for 24 months. Yours is probably on it’s way. Sucks that you can’t signup for informed delivery. But it’s good news that you received the biometrics notice like you said it means they have the right address. Good luck!

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1 hour ago, Jujusmom said:

Hello! The text I received also says I-797C. But the Form I-797 I received this morning has no C on it but highlighted on the first sentence that my GC is extended for 24 months. Yours is probably on it’s way. Sucks that you can’t signup for informed delivery. But it’s good news that you received the biometrics notice like you said it means they have the right address. Good luck!

Thanks! I'm sure it'll get here. I think I was just panicking unnecessarily. I hadn't even checked to see if the check had cleared yet, so I think I was worrying too soon. 

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4 hours ago, Ani_B said:

I already have a NY State ID that is valid until 2027 and a non restricted SSN, so I should be good to work and day to day things if for some reason I do not receive one

Yes 

 

4 hours ago, Ani_B said:

Out of curiosity, what happens if I just wait for a decision to be made on my case and do not chase them up for a new letter?

Since you don’t plan to travel, nothing.  

4 hours ago, Ani_B said:

 


Do they even re-issue extension letters if they are not received if I do chase them up?

Yes. 
 

3 hours ago, Ani_B said:

Does this not essentially say that I-797 and I-797C are the same thing, except C has information about biometrics also?

Every  I-751 case I know of gets  I-797 for biometrics  and an I-797 for an extension letter / acknowledgment of the case filing.  

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1 minute ago, Ani_B said:

Thanks for confirming. I'm assuming that since the check only cleared on January 9th, they wouldn't send me any letter until payment was successfully received

I would have equally assumed you would not get a biometrics letter until payment was successfully received.

 

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  • TBoneTX changed the title to When should I worry about not receiving I-797C in mail? [merged threads]
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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I just thought I'd post that I received my I-797 receipt / extension letter today. So if anyone else received their biometrics first instead of the extension letter, it can happen.

 

It looks like they actually sent it out a day before the biometrics I-797c (which was dated the 10th), which is very strange ( the date on the envelope was the 9th - and I received it today, the 17th). I'm not sure why it took so long, but the main thing is that it got here!

 

I also noticed that the day they sent it out is the same day my check cleared from my bank, so I will use that as an indication for when they will send things out from now on.

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